MORE than 100 women attended a luncheon in Geelong recently to celebrate 75 years of improving the status of women and children.<\/p>\n
The National Council of Women Victoria \u2013 Geelong Branch held its 75th Annual Luncheon in the ‘Wurdi Youang’ function room at the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre on June 17.<\/p>\n
Helen Rodd gave an historical address covering achievements throughout the 75 years, including how the housing of refugees was fulfilled in some cases within member\u2019s homes in Geelong as far back as the 1940s.<\/p>\n
Also, how broken and displaced families were nurtured during and after the war years, and how women\u2019s forums organised across Victoria saw women attain the right to serve on juries.<\/p>\n
Barwon Heads CFA captain Helen Wood was a keynote speaker and there was no doubting her dedication, professionalism and focus.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe tiers of responsibility and training undertaken by our essential services both professional and voluntary,\u201d National Council of Women Victoria \u2013 Geelong Branch president Janice Latham said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHelen is also the practice manager of Renal Health at Geelong University Hospital. \u201cHer address was enthusiastically received by all patrons.\u201d<\/p>\n
Proceeds from the raffle and donations on the day will see the establishment of a bursary program for students at North Geelong Secondary College.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
MORE than 100 women attended a luncheon in Geelong recently to celebrate 75 years of improving the status of women and children. The National Council of Women Victoria \u2013 Geelong Branch held its 75th Annual Luncheon in the ‘Wurdi Youang’ function room at the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre on June 17. Helen Rodd gave […]<\/p>\n